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Child Abuse Image Database (CAID) Programme- SCC Contract for Magnet Griffeye Software

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09 Sep 2025 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, has engaged in a public procurement process for the Child Abuse Image Database (CAID) Programme, awarding a contract for Magnet Griffeye Software. This process falls under the industry category of programming services for systems and user software (CPV: 72211000). The procurement adopts a selective method as a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement, with a contract period running from 27th August 2025 to 14th July 2027. Serving multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally, the contract entails a budget of £1,144,034. The award stage was completed with an active contract awarded on 27th August 2025.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in software services, particularly those adept in providing complex IT solutions and application support. While this particular tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the prospects within public sector contracts for companies already established in servicing substantial, technically demanding frameworks. Businesses with a proven track record in ICT and digital solutions could find such procurements essential for expanding their portfolio with government contracts across diverse regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Abuse Image Database (CAID) Programme- SCC Contract for Magnet Griffeye Software

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Magnet Griffeye Licences, Extended Application Support and Development to the Child Abuse Image Database (CAID) programme. The Call-Off Contract is formed under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857) dated 2nd January 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7fe08bc-4d3a-4c67-aab7-ee6514af1b3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/929d0b1f-8166-4753-aa71-9b10501063f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,144,034 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,144,034 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 14 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC (SCC

Further Information

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